Robomow RS615, RS625, RS635, MS1500, MS2500 operation manual

Robomow S models

Introduction

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Welcome to the world of home robotics with the Friendly Robotics Robomow!

Thank you for purchasing our product. We know that you will enjoy the extra free time you will have while using Robomow to mow your lawn. When set up and used properly, Robomow will operate safely on your lawn and provide you with a quality of cut matched by a few mowers of any kind. You will be impressed with your lawn’s appearance and best of all, Robomow did it for you.

IMPORTANT!

The following pages contain important safety and operating instructions. Please read and follow all instructions in this manual. Carefully read and review all safety instructions, warnings and cautions contained in this manual. Failure to read and follow these instructions, warnings and cautionary statements may result in severe injury or death to persons and pets or damage to personal property.

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26 Volt Battery operated Robotic Lawn Mower model:

Robomow S models (with Base Station)

F. Robotics Acquisitions Ltd. declares under sole responsibility that the products identified above conform to the Directives below:

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F. Robotics Acquisitions Ltd.

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Warning Decal Definitions

These are the symbols on Robomow®; Read them carefully before operating Robomow®.

DANGER! Sharp rotating blades. Keep hands and feet away. Serious injury can occur. Caution – Do not touch rotating blade(s)

1. Safety alerts symbol – WARNING – This is a dangerous power tool. Use care when operating and follow all safety instructions and warnings.

2. Read Operating & Safety Manual – Read user instructions before operating your Robomow

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3. Hazard of thrown or flying objects – Whole body exposure. Take caution.

4. Keep a safe distance from Robomow

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when operating.

Keep people in particular children, pets and bystanders away from the area in which Robomow

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is being used.

5. Severing of toes or fingers – Rotary mower blade. Risk of injury from rotating cutting blade. Keep hands and feet away and do not attempt to lift Robomow

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from this area.

6. Operate the disabling device before working on or lifting Robomow

7. Do not ride on Robomow

Do not dispose Robomow

or any other part of it as unsorted

municipal waste – it should be collected separately.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

WARNING!

This warning symbol will be found at several

points throughout the pages of this manual.

It is intended to highlight an important safety,

warning or cautionary message. Please pay particular attention to these areas and be sure you fully understand

the message before proceeding.

Introduction

Safety Warnings & Precautions

Use

1. Read this Operating and Safety Manual carefully and be familiar with the controls and the proper use of Robomow

before

operating Robomow®.

2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use Robomow

3. Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.

4. It is strongly recommended to use the Child Lock or Anti-Theft (4 PIN code) option in order to prevent operation by children or

others who are not familiar with Robomow

operation.

5. Never let Robomow

operate without supervision, unless the zone is totally fenced and there is no access for people to reach

the lawn.

6. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to people or their property.

7. Wear eyes protection and use gloves when installing the Perimeter Wire and driving the wire stakes/pegs. Firmly drive all pegs in order to keep the wire from becoming a tripping hazard.

8. Make sure to layout and install the Perimeter Wire according to the instructions.

9. Inspect the area mowed by Robomow

, and remove stones, sticks, wires, bones and other objects, once a week. Objects struck by

the blades may be thrown and cause severe injuries to people.

10. In case of abnormal vibrations, stop the mower, switch off the Safety Switch and check for any damage of the blade. Replace worn or damaged blades to preserve balance. If vibration continues, call for service.

11. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting blades and other moving parts.

12. Always switch off the Safety Switch before lifting the mower or attempting any adjustments. Do not to touch the blades before the blades have come to a complete stop.

13. Never attempt to service or adjust the mower while it is in operation.

14. When programming the automatic schedule, do not leave the machine to operate unattended if you know that there are pets, children or people in the vicinity.

15. Do not use Robomow

for any purpose other than for which it is intended.

16. Do not operate Robomow

if any safety feature or device is damaged or inoperable.

17. Never allow anyone to ride or sit on mower.

18. Warning! When there is a risk of a lightning storm, disconnect the Perimeter Wire from the Base Station / Perimeter Switch and the Power Box 230V/120V plug from the mains socket.

19. Keep all guards, shields, safety devices, and sensors in place. Repair or replace damaged parts, including decals. Do not operate Robomow

if any parts are damaged or worn.

20. Never pick up or carry this appliance while the motors are running.

21. Electric Shock Hazard! Disconnect the Power Box from the plug socket before any approach to the Base Station charging contacts (pins).

22. Transportation

1. Use the Remote Control (available as an accessory) to drive it from place to place.

2. In case of different height level, switch off the Safety Switch, and carry the mower by the carrying handle.

3. Important! It is recommended to keep the original packaging for shipment purposes.

Using Remote Control (Manual Mowing)

23. Mow only in daylight or in a good artificial light and avoid operating in wet grass.

24. Do not operate Robomow

when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear and long trousers; Always

be sure of your footing on slopes.

25. Use extreme caution when reversing the appliance towards you.

26. Always switch on the motor according to instructions with feet well away from the blades.

27. Do not mow manually slopes steeper than 15 degrees or where a firm footing is not possible.

Maintenance

28. Always switch off the Safety Switch of Robomow

in following cases: before clearing blockage/ checking/ cleaning/ working on

Robomow® or replacing blades.

29. Always switch off the Safety Switch whenever Robomow

starts vibrating abnormally.

30. Use heavy gloves when inspecting or servicing blades.

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31. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

32. Use only the original equipment and accessories. It is not allowed to modify the original design of Robomow

. All modifications are

made at your own risk.

33. Maintenance/ Servicing of Robomow

should be according to manufacturer instructions.

34. The Battery Pack contains electrolytes. In case of an electrolyte leakage from the battery pack, the actions described below are required:

- Skin contact: Wash the contact areas off immediately with plenty of water and soap.

- Eye contact: Flush the eyes immediately with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes, without rubbing.

- Get medical treatment.

35. Ensure that the battery pack is charged using the correct charger recommended by the manufacturer. Incorrect use may result in electric shock, overheating or leakage of corrosive liquid from the battery

Product End of Use

36. Robomow and its accessories should be collected separately at the end of their life to prevent electrical and electronic equipment waste from ending up in landfill sites, to promote the reuse, treatment and recovery of electrical and electronic equipment in purpose to preserve, protect and improve the quality of the environment, protect human health and utilize natural resources prudently and rationally.

37. Do not dispose Robomow or any other part of it (including the Power Box, Base Station and Perimeter Switch) as unsorted municipal waste – it should be collected separately.

38. Ask your local distributor/dealer about return and collection systems available.

39. Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire and do not place used batteries in your household trash. The battery must be collected, recycled, or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.

Robomow® – Safety Features

1. Child Lock / Safety Guard

This menu option offers a safety feature to help prevent children or others not familiar with the safe operation of the mower to operate it freely.

2. Anti-Theft / Safety Guard The Anti-Theft system provides the user with a disabling function that will prevent anyone from using or driving the Robomow unless they have the valid code to enter. You will be prompted to enter a four digit code of your choice to use as your personal security code.

3. Lift Sensor In the event the mower is raised from its resting position on the ground during blade operation, the blades will stop rotating immediately.

4. Tilt Sensor In case the mower is lifted up towards a vertical position, the blades will stop immediately and Robomow will warn about it.

5. Sensor Equipped Bumpers The bumper is equipped with a sensor which is activated when the mower strikes a solid, fixed object. When the bumper sensor is activated, the mower will stop the rotation of the blades immediately, will stop movement in that direction and reverse itself away from the obstacle.

6. Emergency Stop Button

The STOP button is located on the Carrying Handle. Pressing this button or lifting the handle at any time during operation will stop all mower movement and the rotation of the blades immediately.

7. Safety Switch

Located below the bumper door, on the right side of Robomow (when standing behind the mower). Switching off the Safety Switch will prevent any operation of the Robomow. It is required to switch it off before lifting Robomow and before any maintenance is done.

8. Main Fuse

Located at the rear side of Robomow. Removing the Main Fuse will prevent any operation of Robomow. It is required to remove the fuse before transportation for long distance and before any service (parts replacement) is done.

9. Sealed Batteries The batteries that operate Robomow are completely sealed and will not leak any type of fluids, regardless of their position.

10. Base Station / Perimeter Switch and Perimeter Wire Robomow cannot operate without a Perimeter Wire installed and activated through the Base Station / Perimeter Switch. In the event the Perimeter Switch is turned off or otherwise fails to function, Robomow will stop operating.

Introduction

How Robomow Works for You

Perform a One-Time Setup before operating Robomow for the first time.

[Detailed instructions are in the following chapters]

• First, you will install a wire around the entire lawn and around protected areas within the lawn area. This wire is the Perimeter Wire; it sets the boundaries for Robomow. Small pegs are supplied with Robomow. You use them to fasten the Perimeter Wire to the ground, below grass level. The Perimeter Wire will gradually disappear under the growth of new grass and will become invisible quite soon. Then, you will place a Base Station along the Perimeter Wire and install a Power Box. They perform two basic functions:

o Generate a very low voltage signal along the Perimeter Wire. o Charge Robomow’s batteries.

• After having completed the installation of the Perimeter Wire, the Base Station, and the Power Box, and performing the One-Time Setup, Robomow will do all the mowing for you the entire season !

• Robomow leaves its Base Station on the scheduled mowing time. Robomow mows the lawn and then drives itself back to the Base Station to be charged and ready for its next scheduled mowing.

• In order to prevent damage to the lawn at the Base Station area and in order to improve lawn coverage, Robomow will drive back from the Base Station at a random distance (between 90cm to 120cm) and will randomly select an angle of departure between 40 to 90 degrees.

• As soon as Robomow departs for mowing, the Base Station automatically triggers a special signal. This signal creates a virtual wall, visible only to Robomow. This signal keeps Robomow within the lawn boundaries, and prevents it from entering areas it was intended to skip.

Robomow detects the signal and changes direction as it reaches the wire

Perimeter Wire as a virtual wall, visible only to Robomow

Tree surrounded by a groove, ditch or flower beds requires a wire around it .

Base Station and Power Box:

- Generates signal along the wire.

- Charges Robomow’s battery.

Large trees: Robomow is allowed to bump into them. At this size, the objects do not require a Perimeter Wire around them.

Peg

Perimeter Wire

Base Station Power Box

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Robomow Features

• Simple One-Time Setup – Robomow requires a simple one time setup, which can easily be done by the

consumer. Robomow recognizes the wire using special sensors, and makes sure it always stays inside the designated area. Essential accessories are supplied with the product.

• Edge Cutting – Unlike other robotic lawn mowers, Robomow is the only robotic

mower that has a special Edge mode, in which it follows the perimeter wire for complete coverage of the lawn edges. Robomow is the only robotic mower to cut outside the wheels.

• Strong Cutting System – Robomow’s extra sharp blades enable it to perform the

rstcutoftheseason,whenthegrassisrelativelyhigh.

• TurboMow Mode – TurboMow feature allows faster and stronger mowing of high

grassduringtherstcutoftheseason.

• SmartMow Mode – SmartMow feature allows more efcient mowing operation

through smooth and continuous turns at lawn’s edge.

• Availability – The mowing width of Robomow (56cm / 22”) and the powerful cutting

systemhelpRobomow to nishthejob very fastandleaveyour lawn freeforthe

family to enjoy.

• A Remote Control is available as an accessory and is used for driving Robomow

to a separated zone, if necessary. It is also used for mowing small patches of grass that cannot be reached in automatic operation.

• Grasscycling – Robomow cuts the grass into very small clippings that are buried in

the roots of the lawn, where they decompose and act like a natural fertilizer. Grass clippings contain 80-85% water and release valuable nutrients that return back into the soil. It is the natural recycling of grass.

• Robomow App – a mobile application (available for Android and

iOS), which enables user friendly and intuitive operation of your Robomow. For compatibility information of Robomow App please visit the Robomow webpage.

To download the Robomow App, use your mobile device to scan the QR code on the right, or simply search for it in the App Store or Google Play Store.

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Extension Cable

20 meters (65 ft.), (Low voltage cable).

Perimeter Wire

Creates a virtual wall for your Robomow.

RoboRuler

For setting the distance of the Perimeter Wire from the lawn edge.

Power Box

Used to deactivate (halt) the automatic operation mode and reactivate it as needed. Also provides indication of Robomow’s status (Docking or Operating) and the Perimeter Wire’s health.

Pegs

For securing the wire to the ground.

Assembled Base Station

Used by Robomow to dock and charge when it is not mowing.

Power Box Mount

Used for fixing the Power Box to a wall. (including Screws and dowels).

Wire Connectors

Used for splicing wires (as needed).

Base Station Stakes

For securing the Base Station to the ground.

13.

Adaptor for perimeter wire over 500m

For lawns looped with a perimeter wire of 500 meters or more (1640 ft.).

Plot Connector

For connecting the Perimeter Wire to the Base Station.

What’s in the Box

21 3 7 6

109

Wall Edge 40cm (15.5”)

Lawn Edge 35cm (14”)

Narrow Pass 14cm (5.5”)

for RS models

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Main Parts

Robomow

1. Operating Lamp

2. Bumper with touch sensitive sensors

3. STOP Button / Carrying Handle

4. Operating Panel

Under the Hood

1. Bumper Door

2. Mowing Height Indicator

3. Mowing Adjustment Knob

4. Safety Switch

Base Station

1. Base Station Head (Charging Adaptor)

2. Base

3. Flippers (x2)

4. Stakes (x6)

Power Box

1. Docking Indicator

2. Automatic Operation ON/OFF button

3. Operating Indicator

4. Wire Indicator

5. Automatic Operation ON/OFF Indicator

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Table Of Contents

Chapter 1 Planning Ahead ............................................................................................................................................. 1

Planning Perimeter Wire Installation.................................................................................................................................. 1

Lawn Types: What does your lawn look like? .................................................................................................................... 1

“Separated Zones” Type Lawn .......................................................................................................................................... 3

Select Base Station Location ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Determine Power Box Location ......................................................................................................................................... 5

Planning the Perimeter Wire’s Layout ............................................................................................................................... 5

Chapter 2 Initial Setup .................................................................................................................................................... 7

Perimeter Wire Setup ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

Special cases of Perimeter Wire setup .............................................................................................................................. 8

Separated Zone(s) ........................................................................................................................................................... 12

Fastening Perimeter Wire to the Ground ......................................................................................................................... 13

Back at the Base Station – Completing the Perimeter Wire Setup .................................................................................. 13

Assembling the Base Station ........................................................................................................................................... 14

Placing The Base Station ................................................................................................................................................ 15

Installing the Power Box .................................................................................................................................................. 16

At the Power Box Location: ............................................................................................................................................. 16

Chapter 3 Preparing Robomow ................................................................................................................................... 17

Adjust the Cutting Height ................................................................................................................................................. 17

Insert the Fuse ................................................................................................................................................................ 17

One-Time Setup (Step By Step) ...................................................................................................................................... 17

After Setup is Complete .................................................................................................................................................. 20

Chapter 4 Robomow Operation ................................................................................................................................... 21

Automatic Operation ........................................................................................................................................................ 21

Menu Structure ................................................................................................................................................................ 22

Lawn Options ................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Mower Options................................................................................................................................................................. 30

Manual Operation ........................................................................................................................................................... 33

Chapter 5 Using the Power Box .................................................................................................................................. 34

Power Box Alerts ............................................................................................................................................................. 34

To Turn Buzzer On/Off ..................................................................................................................................................... 34

To Disable the Automatic Operation ................................................................................................................................ 34

Chapter 6 Charging ......................................................................................................................................................35

Charging During the Season ........................................................................................................................................... 35

Charging Out of Season .................................................................................................................................................. 35

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................... 37

Text error-messages ........................................................................................................................................................ 37

Error Messages And Corrective Actions .......................................................................................................................... 37

Other Problems ............................................................................................................................................................... 40

Chapter 8 Specifications .............................................................................................................................................. 43

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Storage .......................................................................................................................... 44

Maintenance of the Mowing Deck ................................................................................................................................... 44

Maintenance of the Blades .............................................................................................................................................. 45

Disposing of the Old Battery Pack ................................................................................................................................... 46

Splicing the Perimeter Wire ............................................................................................................................................. 46

Maintenance of the Base Station Area ............................................................................................................................ 46

Storing the Mower during Winter ..................................................................................................................................... 46

Winter Service ................................................................................................................................................................. 46

Chapter 10 Accessories ................................................................................................................................................. 47

Chapter 11 Tips for maintaining your lawn .................................................................................................................. 48

Warranty Card

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Chapter 1 Planning Ahead

Getting your lawn ready for Robomow is rather simple. Still, as every lawn is unique, we recommend you get acquainted with the setup process before you actually create the perfect setting for your lawn.

Scan the QR code to watch Robomow setup & operation video.

Also available on Robomow website.

Please complete reading this “Planning Ahead” chapter before you start the setup. It will

guide you in finding the best locations for the Base Station, Power Box, and for Perimeter Wire.

1.1 Planning Perimeter Wire Installation

The Perimeter Wire functions as an “invisible wall” for Robomow. It sets the boundaries of lawn zones and it surrounds specific areas where you do not want Robomow to enter.

The Perimeter Wire is held to the ground with small pegs, supplied with Robomow. Soon after settling, the wire will become invisible under the growth of new grass.

As soon as Robomow starts operating, it turns on a signal that runs along the Perimeter Wire. This signal keeps Robomow within its working zones and away from preset demarcated areas.

1.2 Lawn Types: What does your lawn look like?

There are 3 basic types of lawns: Some lawns are combinations of more than one type.

Your first task is to determine which type is yours.

) Main Zone Only

Robomow will simply mow this lawn within its set boundaries.

) Main Zone + Sub-Zones

Robomow will mow the Main Zone and will move automatically to the Sub-Zone(s).

) Separated Zones

Robomow will mow each zone separately. Its movement between zones is restricted. Thus, you will plan ahead how Robomow is to be moved from one area to the other.

1.2.1 “Main Zone Only” Type Lawn

The “Main Zone Only” lawn consists of one whole area. It has no SubZones and no Separated Zones.

If you answer “yes” to all of the following questions, your lawn is a “Main Zone Only” type lawn:

U Is your grass area one continuous zone?

And:

U Are all areas of your lawn wide enough for

Robomow to navigate through? (More than 4-5 meters (13-16 ft.) wide at its narrowest point).

Main Zone Only

Main Zone

Sub-Zone

Main Zone

Separated

Zone

At least

4-5 meters (13-16 ft.) wide

Planning Ahead

If your lawn does not match this description, read the next

Sections to find the style of your lawn.

If your lawn is “Main Zone Only”, you can skip to Section 1.4 of

this chapter to determine Base Station location.

1.2.2 Main Zone + Sub-Zone(s) Type Lawn

This type of lawn consists of more than one zone and these zones are connected by a pass. The pass may be relatively narrow, but it is wide enough for Robomow to drive through.

In this type of lawns, Robomow will be able to drive itself from one zone to the other in order to mow the whole area.

If you answer “yes” to all of the following questions, your lawn is a “Main Zone + Sub-Zone(s)” type lawn:

U Does your lawn has additional zones which are separated from the

Main Zone?

U Is your grass area one continuous area?

U Is there a Narrow Pass that is wide enough for Robomow to drive

through between these zones: 1.2 – 5 meters (4 – 16 ft.)?

U Is this Narrow Pass firm, level and smooth (not stony, sandy or

elevated)? For example: grass area, sidewalk, firm path, solid ground.

Such additional areas are called Sub-Zones.

You will instruct Robomow to drive through the Narrow Pass in order to get to a Sub-Zone. It will mow both the Main Zone and its Sub-Zone(s) one zone at a time.

If your lawn does not match this description, skip to the next

Section 1.3 of this chapter: “Separate Zones”

In order to make sure Robomow drive into the Sub-Zone and back, we have to further examine the lawn area:

P What is the width of the Narrow Pass?

If the pass is 1.2 – 2 m (4 to

6.5 ft.) wide…

If the pass is 2 – 5 m (6.5 to 16 ft.) wide…

P During Perimeter Wire

setting:

You will follow simple instructions on how to set a Narrow Pass.

(See Section 2.2.2 ).

P During One-Time Setup:

You will set Robomow to work in a Sub-Zone mode.

(See section 3.3.8).

P During Perimeter Wire setting:

You will set the Perimeter Wire as in a regular Main Zone type lawn. Robomow can navigate through the pass without special wire settings.

Main + Sub-Zone with a Narrow Pass

Main Zone

Sub-Zone

Narrow Pass

Main Zone

2 – 5 m (6.5 to 16 ft.)

1.2 – 2 m (4 to 6.5 ft.)

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“Separated Zones” type lawn consists of two or more zones that are not connected. Robomow cannot drive between these zones.

If you answer “yes” to at least one of the following questions, your lawn is of the “Separated Zones” type.

U Are parts of your lawn separated by

fences, sidewalks, or other objects that Robomow cannot pass?

Or:

U Are parts of your lawn separated by a gravel path or similar material

that may damage the mower’s blades?

Or:

U Are zones of your lawns joined by a pass too narrow for Robomow to

drive through: less than 1.2 m (4 ft.) in width?

Or:

U Are zones of your lawn situated at lower or higher level?

P If any of the above descriptions fits your lawn, Robomow will be set to

work in Separated Zones

If the pass is less than 1.2 m (4 ft.) wide, set the lawn zones as Separated Zones.

See next Section 1.3.

If the pass is more than 5 m (16 ft.) wide, set the lawn as “Main Zone Only” type.

See previous Section 1.2.1 “Main Zone Only”.

Continue reading next Section (Separated Zones), as your lawn may be a combination of more than one type.

1.3 “Separated Zones” Type Lawn

If your lawn does not fit any of these descriptions, it is probably either a “Main Zone Only” or “Main Zone +Sub-

Zone” type. Skip to Section 1.4 – Determine Base Station Location.

P A lawn may consist of up to 2 Separated Zones.

P The mower must be carried or driven to this area manually.

P A lawn may also be a combination of more than one lawn type.

1.3.1 Types of Separated Zone setups

A separated zone that can be completely mowed in a single operation.

P If possible, the separated area may be

connected to the main area’s Perimeter Wire.

P Or, it may require to have its own separate

Perimeter Wire. In that case, it will have to be connected to a Perimeter Switch (optional accessory).

Separated Zone(s)

Main Zone

Separated Zone

Base Station

Separated Zone smaller than

200 m² (2150 ft²)

2 wires under

same peg

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Or:

A separated zone that requires more than one single operation to completely mow the area.

P This large separated area needs more than one

operation of the mower.

P An additional Base Station (optional accessory)

should be installed in such separated area.

1.4 Select Base Station Location

Robomow’s Base Station is placed along the Perimeter Wire. This is where the wire “loop” starts and ends. The Base Station and Power Box have two main functions:

P To generate a small signal along the Perimeter Wire (very low voltage),

which serves as an “invisible wall” setting the lawn boundaries for Robomow.

P To charge Robomow’s batteries.

After completing the One-Time Setup of the Perimeter Wire and the Base Station, a weekly schedule is set. That’s when Robomow starts mowing for you for the entire season.

Robomow leaves the Base Station on the day and time scheduled according to a predetermined program for your specific lawn and preferences. It mows the lawn and it returns to the Base Station for recharging.

1.4.1 Consider the following in order to choose the best location:

P Do not place the Base Station within 3 meters (10 ft.) after a corner.

P The Base Station should be close enough (20

m / 65 ft.) to a wall plug socket (230V / 120V).

P If the lawn has more than one zone, set

the Base Station within the largest zone.

P Make the Base Station invisible to the street.

P Prefer a shady spot. This will extend battery

lifetime

P Place the Base Station on a relatively level

ground. Do not place it on a slope.

P Place the Base Station away from sprinkler

heads.

Main Zone

Zone A

Base Station

location

Base Zone

Separated Zone larger than 200 m² (2150 ft²)

Main Power Box &

Base Station

Optional Power Box

& Base Station

Min. 3 m (10 ft.)

after corner

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1.5 Determine Power Box Location

P The Power Box will be connected to the Base Station.

P Select a suitable location for the Power Box to be mounted on

the wall near the plug socket.

P Robomow’s 20 m (65 ft.) Extension Cable will be connected to

the Power Box. The length of the Extension Cable must not be changed.

The Power Box is suitable for Outdoor use. Yet, it should be placed

in a sheltered, dry, well ventilated spot.

The Power Box should not be exposed to direct sunlight or rain.

1.6 Planning Perimeter Wire Installation

1.6.1 Objects inside Lawn

P Objects such as flower beds, ponds, or small trees need to be protected

by setting “perimeter islands”.

Perimeter Islands are demarcated areas of the lawn, where Robomow does not enter.

P Obstacles that are vertical, relatively rigid, higher than 15 cm (6 inches),

such as trees, phone or power poles, do not need to be protected by a perimeter wire. Robomow will turn when it collides with these obstacles. However, for the gentlest and most silent operation, you may prefer to create Perimeter Islands around all fixed objects in the working area.

Rigid vertical objects (such as pipes) with

a diameter smaller than 5 cm (2 inches) must be protected by a Perimeter Island. This will prevent such objects from being trapped by the mower’s body and damage to the lawn.

P Areas where obstacles are grouped closely

together, should be demarcated by a single, continuous, Perimeter Island.

1.6.2 Slopes

Perimeter Slope

P The Perimeter Wire can be laid across a slope that slants less than 10%

(0.35 ft rise per 3.3 ft).

CAUTION! If the Perimeter Wire is laid across a slope steeper than 15%, it

may cause the mower to slip, especially when the grass is wet, and to cross

the wire outside.

) However, if there is a barrier (e.g. fence or wall) that can protect

the mower from slipping off, the Perimeter Wire can be set on that slope.

In Lawn Slope

P Robomow can mow areas inside the working area that slope up to 35%

(1.1 rise per 3.3 ft).

P Tip: If the mower tilts off the ground while climbing a slope, it is too

steep. Exclude this steep area from Robomow’s cutting area.

Power Box fixed

to the wall

Max 20 m

(65 ft.)

20 m (65 ft.) Extension

Cable (low voltage)

In Lawn Slope

In Lawn Slope 35%

Perimeter Slope

Perimeter Slope 10%

Planning Ahead

How to calculate the slope of your lawn?

35 cm (Elevation)

1.6.3 Distances from Edge (Pools, Ponds, Cliffs, etc.)

P RoboRuler is used to measure the distance from the edge, where at

which the wire is to be placed.

P In certain cases, near bodies of water such as pools and ponds, or

great height differences such as cliffs, it is required to maintain a greater distance from the Edge (see Section 2.3).

1.6.4 Interference with adjacent lawns

P If an additional Robomow or other robotic mower is working in an

adjacent lawn, maintain at least 3 meters distance (10 ft.) from the perimeter wire of that lawn.

Robomow S Models

Wall Edge 40cm (15.5”)

Lawn Edge 32cm (12.5”)

Narrow Pass 14cm (5.5”)

for RS models

100 cm (Length)

= 35% (Slope)

35 cm (1.1 ft.)

Max 35% slope

100 cm (3.3 ft.)

Elevation

Length

Robomow S models

Chapter 2 Initial Setup

Recommendation, before you start:

During setup, you will insert pegs into the ground. To make this task smoother, we recommend you mow your lawn and water it before starting.

Getting Ready

Make sure all parts needed for setup are within reach. Have Robomow box nearby, so as to have all items available.

In addition, you will use the following tools: A hammer, a small flat and a Phillips screwdrivers, Combination Pliers.

2.1 Perimeter Wire Setup

Before you start the setup, you should have a plan for the Perimeter Wire layout and for the location of the Base Station. Your plan should consider the following (see Sections 1.4-1.6):

U What type of lawn areas do you prepare?

(Main Zone Only / Main + Sub-Zones / Separated Zones / combination of types).

U Are there protected or excluded areas on the lawn?

(Perimeter Islands).

U Are there any slopes that Robomow should avoid? U Are there edges of pools, ponds, cliffs etc, that need an extra

distance from the Perimeter Wire?

2.1.1 Starting Point: Perimeter Wire at the Base Station area.

P Place the Base Station, according to your plan, with its front facing Anti

Clockwise on the perimeter.

Do not place the Base Station within 3 m (10 ft.) after a corner

P Select the roll of wire with a green plot connector attached to the end.

The other rolls do not have a connector at the end.

P Pull the plot connector and some of the wire, connected to it, out of the

plastic cover.

Do not remove the wire spool from its cover.

The plastic cover is the dispenser for the wire.

P Peg the beginning of the wire to the ground, where the Base Station will

be located.

Pegs are supplied in Robomow’s box.

P Pull out 30 cm (12 inches) of wire and leave it loose near the Base

Station location. Later, at the end of the setup this part of the wire will close the Perimeter Wire loop.

P Start laying the wire in an Anti Clockwise direction.

P Continue to pull the Perimeter Wire out of its cover, laying it loosely as

you walk along the lawn edge.

If you get to any area /object that needs care or special boundaries,

make sure you carefully lay the Perimeter Wire as needed.

The next Sections deal with such special cases.

Hammer

Combination Pliers

Small flat and Philips

screwdrivers

Anti Clockwise

direction of wire layout

Perimeter Wire – do not

remove the plastic covering

Leave 30 cm

(12 inches)

starting point

Min. 3 m (10 ft.)

from any corner

Initial Setup

2.1.2 Laying the Perimeter Wire

P The Perimeter Wire is secured to the ground by the

pegs supplied with Robomow. Insert pegs every few meters and at corners. At this early stage set a minimum number of pegs. Later, after testing the wire setup, you will insert all necessary pegs.

P After uncoiling Sections of wire, before inserting pegs, use the

RoboRuler to determine the distance of the wire from lawn edge or obstacles. RoboRuler is supplied with Robomow

U If the edge is sloping (max 15% is allowed) or a wall –

the distance from the edge is 40 cm (1.3 ft.).

U If the edge is a flat area or a cliff –

the distance from the edge is 32 cm (1 ft.).

P If there is a hard obstacle (that does not need protection as a

Perimeter Island) near the perimeter– Perimeter Wire should be at least

1 m (3.3 ft.) away from it.

P If the edge is not a wall, a fence or other obstacle -

you may move the Perimeter Wire closer to the edge. Test this short distance before fastening the pegs into the ground.

P Maintain a 45º angle in all left-turn corners when laying the wire along

the perimeter. It is not necessary to maintain 45º angle on right-turn corners along the perimeter. It is not necessary to maintain 45º angle along corners of an island inside the lawn (example: around a swimming pool).

P Continue laying the wire, according to your plan.

Gradually pull the wire out of its dispenser and lay it loosely as you are moving in a Anti Clockwise direction.

2.2 Special cases of Perimeter Wire setup

2.2.1 Perimeter Islands

P Continue uncoiling the wire, moving from the edge towards the object

that you want to protect.

P Peg the Perimeter Wire around the protected object in a Clockwise

direction.

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5”

)

Lawn Edge 32cm (12.5

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)

Pas

14cm (

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for

Wall

40c

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5.5”)

n Edg

(12.5”)

Nar

row P

s 14

m (5

5”)

for

32 cm (1 ft.)

Area outside perimeter – same basic level and free of protected objects.

Area outside perimeter – has a wall as an protected objects.

Min. distance between islands: 1.5 m (4.9 ft.).

Otherwise, demarcate jointly as one island.

Perimeter Wire position

2 wires under

same peg

Min. 1.5 m

Perimeter

Wire

Direction of setup: Clockwise around obstacle

40 cm (1.3 ft.)

Wire

Sloping –

max 15%.

Robomow S models

P There should be a distance between the Island Wire and the Perimeter

Wire:

) Maintain a minimum of 1.5 m (5 ft.) between the Island wire and

the Perimeter Wire.

) Maintain a minimum of 1.5 m (5 ft.) between wires of adjacent

islands.

CAUTION: Setting the Perimeter Wire Anti Clockwise around the

obstacle will cause mower to drive into the island.

P Complete bordering the island and return to the spot where you left the

lawn’s edge.

P The wires leading to the Island and from it should be parallel and

touching. Therefore, peg both wires, to and from the island, together with the same pegs.

Robomow will not recognize these two wires. It will mow over them as if they do not exist.

Robomow will recognize the single perimeter wire around the Perimeter Island and will not enter this area.

P The minimum diameter of an Island should be 90 cm (3 ft.).

) If protected objects are grouped closely together, demarcate them

by a single, continuous, Perimeter Island.

) The minimum distance of the Perimeter Wire from the protected

area should be 32 cm (1 ft.). Therefore, If protected objects are too close to the edge, leave them out of the mowing area.

) A Perimeter Island should either be rectangular or round.

2.2.2 Setting a Narrow Pass

A Narrow Pass is a path that connects two zones of the lawn. The path enables Robomow to drive between the zones while following the wire, but prevents the mower from crossing between them while mowing the inner area of each zone.

The pass must be at least 1.2 m (4 ft.) wide to allow Robomow to drive through it.

If the pass is wider than 2 m (6.5 ft.) – there is NO need for any special Perimeter Wire setting. Just include both the pass and the Sub-Zone in the area covered by the Perimeter Wire.

Otherwise, follow the instructions below in order to set up a Narrow Pass.

Perimeter Island – Min. 90 cm (3 ft.).

32 cm (1 ft.)

Initial Setup

Scan the QR code to watch a comprehensive video on how set a Narrow Pass.

Note: most of the measures required during the process are available on the RoboRuler.

If the passage is NARROWER than 1.5m and longer then 2m,

dual-square installation shall be completed as follows:

1. Define the entry to the Narrow Pass – the point where the mower will start driving towards the Sub-Zone.

2. 70 cm (28.5 inches) from the Narrow Pass entry, set a Perimeter Island (see 2.2.1) as shown in the picture above.

3. Continue to lay the wire along the edge at a proper distance (depending on the edge type) until returning to the Narrow Pass entry from the Sub-Zone side.

4. Measure 70cm (28.5 inches) from that point and lay another Perimeter Island with the same dimensions.

5. After completing setup of the wire in the Sub-Zone, make sure to leave 14 cm (5.5 inches) between the wire and the islands on the way back to the Main Zone.

14cm

32cm

2 Wires under same peg

Robomow S models

If the passage is WIDER than 1.5m:

If the Narrow Pass is wider than 1.5m (5 ft.), and you want Robomow to mow the area inside the Narrow Pass, set the wire as shown in the figure below. This setup allows the mower to mow inside the Narrow Pass while mowing the inner part of the lawn, but prevents it from crossing between the zones.

1. Define the entry to the Narrow Pass – the point at which the mower will start driving towards the Sub-Zone.

2. Set a Perimeter Island in the middle of the Narrow Pass (refer to 2.2.1) as shown in the picture above and maintain 14 cm (5.5 inches) from the Perimeter Wire.

3. The island dimensions should be 32 cm (12”) along the side and as wide as needed, keeping 14 cm (5.5 inches) from both sides.

4. After completing the setup of the wire in the Sub-Zone, make sure to keep 14 cm (5.5 inches) between the wire and the island on the way back to the Main Zone.

Initial Setup

2.3 Separated Zone(s)

If the lawn has one or more zones that are separated and if the mower cannot

drive from one zone to the other, an additional setting is required.

In such cases, the mower will have to be driven or carried between the zones.

A minimum of 1 m (3.3 ft.) must be kept between the wires of the Separated Zone and the Main Zone.

2.3.1 Setup for a Separated Zone that can be completely mowed in a single operation

P If possible, the separated area may be

connected to the main area’s Perimeter Wire.

) No special accessories are

needed.

P If the areas cannot be connected to the

Perimeter Wire of the Main Zone.

) The Separated Zone will have its

own Perimeter Wire.

) The Perimeter Wire will be connected to an additional Perimeter

Switch (Optional accessory).

) Install the Perimeter Switch according to instructions boxed with the

Perimeter Switch accessory.

) Set a Perimeter Wire in the Separated

Zone.

2.3.2 Setup for a Separated Zone that requires more than a single operation to completely mow the area.

P Additional separate Station, including a

Power Box (optional accessories) are required for this installation.

P Install the station according to

instructions boxed with the separate Base Station.

P Set a Perimeter Wire in the Separated

Zone.

Separated Zone smaller than

200 m² (2150 ft²)

Main Power Box & Base

Station

Additional

Perimeter

Switch (Optional

accessory)

Separated Zone larger

than 200 m² (2150 ft²)

Main Power Box & Base

Station

Optional Power Box

& Base Station

Robomow S models

2.3.3 A pond, swimming pool, or watercourse at lawn’s edge OR: Grass level more than 70 cm (2 ft.) higher than outer area.

P Set the Perimeter Wire at least 1.2 m (4 ft.) from the water (or chasm).

P You may provide a fence or another barrier along the lawn’s edge by the

water, so Robomow will surely detect it.

) The barrier should be at least 15 cm (6 inch) high. This will

block Robomow, under all circumstances, from crossing over the Perimeter Wire into the water area.

) If such a barrier exists, you may set the Perimeter Wire at the Long

distance of 40 cm (16 inches) from the barrier.

2.4 Fastening Perimeter Wire to the Ground

P It is not necessary to bury the Perimeter Wire,

though you may do so, up to 5 cm (2 inches) deep.

P Consider burying the wire at exposed areas, such as pavements or

other areas with frequent pedestrian traffic.

P Pull the wire tight while hammering the peg to its final depth

in the ground.

WARNING !

Protect your eyes!

Protect your hands!

Use proper eye protection and wear appropriate work gloves when

hammering the pegs. Hard or dry ground may cause pegs to break when

driving them in.

P Insert the pegs at distances that will keep the wire down below the grass

level and prevent the wire from becoming a tripping hazard.

) The wire and the pegs will soon become

invisible under the growth of new grass.

P If additional wire is required in order to complete the setup,

connect it using the water-proof wire connectors supplied with Robomow. (See Section 9.4 – Splicing the Perimeter Wire).

Use only the wire connectors supplied with Robomow.

Neither Twisted cables, nor a screw terminal insulated with insulation tape

are a satisfactory splice.

Soil moisture will make other conductors oxidize, which will later cause a

broken circuit.

2.5 Back at the Base Station – Completing the Perimeter Wire Setup

Once the Perimeter Wire loop is completed and pegged to the ground, you complete the setup by attaching the beginning and the end of the Perimeter Wire to the Base Station Head.

P Hold both ends of the Perimeter Wire: the wire that

started the loop is the one with an attached connector.

P Peg the two Perimeter Wires down to the ground using the same peg

and leaving enough loose wire.

P Twist the two wires. A proper twist of the wires is crucial for robust

docking of Robomow at the Base Station.

At least

1.2 m (4 ft.)

At least

40 cm (16”)

Initial Setup

P Trim the end without the connector to make both of equal length. Remove

any excess wire and strip back 5 mm (1/4 inches) of insulation from the wire end.

P Insert the end

of the wire without the connector into the hole of the other wire’s connector. Use a small flat screwdriver to tighten and secure this wire into the connector.

2.6 Assembling the Base Station

2.6.1 Laying and fastening power cord

Safety – Avoid injury!

The Extension Cable should be securely fastened to the ground!

It should never present a tripping hazard.

The power cord should cross over soft surfaces ONLY. It should not cross

over hard surfaces (e.g. sidewalk, driveway) where it cannot be securely

fastened.

2.6.2 Base Station Assembly

2.6.3 Base Station Head and Base:

P Remove the Base Station Head from the Base.

Electric Shock Hazard!

Disconnect the Power Box from the plug socket before any approach to the Base

Station charging contacts (pins).

) Pull the lever (A) upward

) Push the Base Station head from the front side in the

direction marked B.

The head will slide out.

Stakes x 6

Base

Base Station Head

(Charging Adaptor)

Small flat screwdriver

Flippers x 2

A-Pull

B-Push

Robomow S models

P Feed both the Perimeter Wire (A) and the Extension Cable (B)

through the slot in the rear side of the Base Station.

Use the supplied adaptor only if the perimeter wire is longer than

500 meters.

P Attach the Perimeter Wire connector to the Base Station Head (A).

P Attach the 20 m (65 ft.) Extension Cable to the Base Station Head (B), if

not already connected.

P Make sure that the Perimeter Wire and the 20 m (65 ft.) Extension Cable

are inserted through the slot in the back of the Base Station.

P Align the Base Station Head to the front of the Base Station (

C).

) Slide it in place along the side channels.

) Push forward until the Head clicks into place.

P Feed the 20 m

(65 ft.)

Extension Cable all the way to the Power

Box.

2.7 Placing The Base Station

Place Base Station on the Perimeter Wire.

P Position the Base Station front facing a Anti Clockwise direction along the

lawn’s edge.

P Place the Base Station on the Perimeter Wire.

P Align the center marking on the front of the Base with the wire.

P After the Base Station has been positioned, insert 2 rear stakes into the

Base Station holes. Only after the complete setup will be tested, you will insert the 4 remaining stakes (See Section 3.3.5).

Insert 2 rear

stakes

Initial Setup

2.8 Installing the Power Box

2.8.1 Determining Power Box Location

Consider the following in order to install the Power Box at its optimal location:

P Locate it outside the lawn perimeter.

P Select an easily accessed spot.

P Prefer a dry and sheltered location.

P Select an area close to an electrical outlet.

P The Power Box is to be mounted vertically.

2.8.2 Power Box Mounting:

P Mount the metal bracket onto the vertical surface with the provided

screws.

P Place the Power Box above the metal bracket and slide it into place

along the vertical surface.

P Connect the DC Cable from the Power Box to the 20 m (65 ft.)

Extension Cable.

2.9 At the Power Box Location:

P Connect the Power Box to a regular plug socket 230/120 Volts AC.

) The Docking Indicator (1) will light up if the Mower is in its Base

Station.

) The Operating Indicator (3) will light up if the Mower is not in its

Base Station.

The Power Box MUST be mounted vertically

in order to maintain its

water resistance

Power Box Indicators

Preparing Robomow

Chapter 3 Preparing Robomow

Before using Robomow for the first time, you have to perform

some simple preliminary settings. Once preparations are complete,

your Robomow will be ready to mow your lawn.

3.1 Adjust the Cutting Height

Blade Cutting Range: 20 – 80 mm (0.8 – 3 inches)

To adjust the cutting height of the blade, do the following:

P Lift the Door panel at the top of the mower.

P Turn the knob (A) while pushing it down.

) To raise the cutting height, turn Anti Clockwise.

) To lower the cutting height, turn Clockwise

P The cutting height (B) is displayed to the left of the knob (A).

3.2 Insert the Fuse

Your Robomow is shipped with the fuse removed. The fuse is packed in a plastic bag attached to the top of the Mower.

P Remove the fuse from the small plastic bag provided.

P Unscrew the fuse holder (C) from the mower.

P Place the fuse into the fuse holder.

The fuse can be inserted in either direction.

P Insert the fuse with holder back into the mower, and screw until

fully closed.

Robomow will now power up (wake up). The batteries are sufficiently charged to allow for performing the One-Time Setup.

3.3 One-Time Setup (Step By Step)

Once the fuse is inserted, we are ready to perform the One-Time Setup process.

P Make sure the Power Box is plugged in.

P Place Robomow inside the lawn, approximately 3 m (10 ft.) in

front of the Base Station, facing the Perimeter Wire.

Please note! Your product comes with minimal battery charge, which is only sufficient for performing the One-Time Setup. This initial charge does not allow a complete mowing operation.Use the buttons on the Front Panel as follows:

P Press the

arrows until your selection is displayed.

P Press

to select the value shown on the display.

P Press

to go back or to cancel.

Front Panel buttons

Restarting The One-Time Setup

Press and hold STOP + Down arrow buttons

together for more than 4 seconds

Robomow S models

If you wish to quit the process during a setup:

3.3.1 Select Language:

3.3.2 Set Date:

3.3.3 Set Time:

3.3.4 Test Base Station Position

P Press to start the test.

Robomow drives towards the Base Station and Searching Base is displayed.

If the mower does not start the test, then one of the following messages will be displayed:

No Wire Signal – Confirm that the Power Box is connected to the plug socket and that the extension cable is connected at its both sides: to the Power Box and to the Base Station.

Change wires in plot connector – The Perimeter Wire has been connected in the opposite direction. Swap the wires at the plot connector.

3.3.5 Peg Base

P Insert the remaining

4 Stakes of the Base Station, to secure it to the ground.

Robomow enters to the Base Station, drives back, waits in front of the Base Station and Peg Base is displayed.

If a Reposition Base Station message is displayed:

o Slightly move the Base Station to align it with the

Perimeter Wire.

o Check for any obstacles that may interfere with the

mower’s entrance to the Base Station.

Stakes x 4

Scroll to select a value hh:mm.

Press

to set a value.

Press

S T O P

to proceed

Scroll to select

mark.

Scroll to select a language. Press

Scroll to select a value dd/mm/yy.

Press

to set a value.

Preparing Robomow

3.3.6 Main Zone Area

If a Sub-Zone exists. Do not include it in the area size required here. You will be promoted to define it later.

3.3.7 Test Wire Position

Testing Wire...

Robomow follows the wire around the edge to test the wire position.

P Walk along the side of Robomow while it is following the edge.

Having completed the process, Robomow enters the Base Station, drives back and stops in front of the Base Station. The following message is displayed:

Special Cases:

If an Adjust Wire message is displayed. The mower stops and

drives backward.

P Move the wire slightly inward.

P Press

to repeat the Wire Test.

If, at any point, you wish to move the mower outward to enlarge the covered area, press Stop.

The mower stops and display the message:

P Do not respond yet.

P Move the wire slightly outward.

P Place the mower in front of the changed Section of wire.

3.3.8 Add Another Sub-Zone

Once the Wire Test has been completed, you will be asked if you have a Sub-Zone.

If you don’t have a Sub-Zone:

3.3.8

Press to quit the set-up process.

Scroll to select approximate area of the Main Zone.

Press

Press to continue the Test Wire Position.

Robomow S models

If you do have Sub-Zone(s):

3.3.9 Going to Sub-Zone 1

Robomow will follow the Perimeter Wire around the edge towards the Sub-Zone.

3.3.10 Press STOP at Zone Entry

P When Robomow is at least 5 m (16 ft.) inside that Sub-Zone –

Press Stop so Robomow will learn the distance from the Base Station to Sub-Zone Entry.

If you don’t have an additional Sub-Zone:

P Choose the

mark and press .

If you do have another Sub-Zone(s):

P Choose the

mark and repeat the Sub-Zone procedure

(See Section 3.3.8).

3.4 After Setup is Complete

Once the wire setup is complete, you can drive additional pegs at a distance of approximately 1 m (3.3 ft.) between them.

P Use additional pegs in areas where there are bumps or dips in

the lawn.

If needed, purchase extra pegs.

P Inspect the wire installation for tripping hazards.

From this point on Robomow is ready to be charged. Once fully charged it will automatically mow your lawn.

Please note! The initial charging may take longer then usual (up to 24 hours).

S T O P

Scroll to select mark. Press .

Scroll to select the approximate Area of the

Sub-Zone Press

Scroll to select

mark.

Press

Robomow Operation

Chapter 4 Robomow Operation

4.1 Automatic Operation

P The One-Time Setup prepares Robomow to automatically perform the following cycle of operations:

) Depart from the Base Station.

) Mow the lawn.

) Return to the Base Station to recharge and get ready for the next scheduled mowing operation.

) Continue mowing until completing the required mowing time for the lawn area (Mowing Cycle).

Note: Robomow mows the Edge of the entire lawn only during the first mowing operation of each Mowing Cycle. In the rest of the operations, Robomow mows the lawn without the Edge. When Mowing Frequency (see Section

4.3.2.2) is set to HIGH, Robomow will mow the Edge twice a week.

P The required mowing time is automatically derived from the lawn Area setting. In case the required mowing time

needs to be adjusted (increased/decreased) to achieve better mowing results, use the Mowing Hours (%) menu – see Section 4.3.2.1.

P Robomow usually performs several consecutive mowing operations until it completes the full mowing cycle required

for the lawn. After completing a mowing cycle, Robomow will rest until the next cycle should begin. The interval between mowing cycles is defined by the Mowing Frequency menu – see Section 4.3.2.2. The default setting is to perform two complete mowing cycles per week (Medium Mowing Frequency).

P Robomow stays in the Base Station during the default Inactive Time (All day Sunday and nighttime daily

23:00 to 06:00).

Inactive Time may be changed – see Section 4.3.1.

Note!

Robomow has the power to mow high grass. However when mowing high grass during the first use or the first mowing in the season, initially you will see uneven patches of grass.

Please be patient as it may take a few days to one week to overcome and bring the lawn to an even height and consistency.

4.1.1 Menu Options

Operating Panel buttons:

4.1.2 The LCD Display

When Robomow is at the Base Station, the LCD Displays the following indicators.

Anti-theft is activatedCurrent Day and Time

Battery is in charging

Battery is fully charged

Next operation time

Mowing Schedule is On

Mowing Schedule is Off

Mower is in winter charging

LCD Display window

GO button is used to select

menu option or to confirm

displayed message.

Scroll arrows for menu selection

button is used to

cancel selection and to

move one step back in

the menu.

Robomow S models

4.3 Lawn Options

If the default lawn option settings need to be changed, several options are available.

4.3.1 Inactive Time

The Inactive Time menu is used to set times when the mower will be Inactive.

Inactive operating times can be set for specific days of the week, and for specific hours each day.

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To select Inactive Days:

Robomow will not operate on the days you have deactivated.

If too many days have been deactivated relative to your lawn size,

Check Inactive Time will be displayed.

(

Section

4.4.7)

Lawn Options is used to configure lawn and mowing parameters.

Mower Options is used to configure specific user preferences of Robomow.

4.2 Menu Structure

(

Section

4.3.1)

(

Section

4.3.3)

(

Section

4.3.5)

(

Section

4.3.2)

(

Section

4.3.4)

(Chapter 4.3)

(

Section

4.4.1)

(

Section

4.4.3)

(

Section

4.4.5)

(

Section

4.4.6)

(

Section

4.4.2)

(

Section

4.4.4)

(Chapter 4.4)

(

Section

4.3.6)

(

Section

4.3.7)

(

Section

4.3.8)

Scroll to get to Lawn Options. Press .

Scroll to select the requested option.

Press

to configure that option.

Prees

to move one step back.

Scroll to select Inactive Time from the Lawn

Options Menu.

Press .

Scroll to select day(s) you want to deactivate.

Press

to toggle between Active and Inactive.

A black box means the day is Inactive.

When done, Scroll to select OK box, and

press

Press

to select Days.

Robomow Operation

To select Inactive Hours:

4.3.2 Mowing Extent

4.3.2.1 Mowing Hours

There are cases, when some specific areas in a lawn are not mowed properly or some patches of uncut grass are visible.

This may occur in two cases:

) The actual area of the lawn is bigger than the one configured in the Area settings. In this case go to the Lawn

Options > Zone Edit > Area menu to adjust the area settings.

) The lawn’s shape is complex (shape, narrow passage, slopes and obstacles).

If the area settings are correct, but the mowing results are still not satisfactory, the ‘Mowing Hours’ option allows adjusting the duration of mowing cycle allocated for your area setting (by percentage).

To change the ‘Mowing Hours’ follow these steps:

After Setting the Mowing Hours one of the following messages will be displayed:

Robomow will not operate on the hours you have set. Inactive hours are the same for all days of the week.

If too many hours have been deactivated relative to your lawn size, Check Inactive Time message will be displayed.

Mowing Hours Updated: When the selected value was accepted.

Mowing Hours Limit: If the selected Mowing Hours value is higher than the maximum allowed one for the lawn

area. Press

to set or to re-select.

Scroll to select Inactive Time from the Lawn

Options Menu. Press

Scroll to select Hours. Press

Scroll to select between 1

or 2nd time slot and

press .

You can deactivate up to 2 time slots.

Scroll to toggle the inactive window On/Off.

Press

Set the start and end times for this time slot.

Scroll to select OK box. Press .

Scroll to select Mowing Extent from the

Lawn Options menu. Press

Press

to select Mowing Hours.

Scroll to select All Zones / By Zone. Press

If By Zone is selected scroll to select Zone.

Press

Scroll to increase or decrease the Mowing Hours percentage. The default is 0% and can be changed from -50% to +50%.

Robomow S models

4.3.2.2 Mowing Frequency

P The Mowing Frequency option controls the interval

(frequency) between mowing cycles. Higher frequency creates shorter growth periods. Lower frequency allows for longer grass growth periods.

P Grass growth rate changes during the year (depending on

temperature, grass type, fertilizing and etc.).

P The default mowing frequency is Medium (equivalent to two

mowing cycles in a week).

P During off-season, when growth rate of the grass is slower, it

is recommended to change the frequency to Low (equivalent to one mowing cycle in a week). This resting period helps the grass and prolongs the lifetime of the mower.

P High fertilization and favorable weather conditions may cause

the grass to grow faster. In such cases set the ‘Mowing Frequency’ option to High (equivalent to daily mowing).

P The ‘Mowing Frequency’ option is only available for zones

where a base station is installed:

4.3.3 Zones – To Add / Remove / Edit Zone(s)

Use the Zones option to add, remove or edit preset zones.

Note: Sub-Zones are marked by numbers (1, 2, 3, and 4).

Separated Zones are marked by letters (A, and B).

(

Section

4.3.3)

(

Section

4.3.3.1)

(

Section

4.3.3.2)

(

Section

4.3.3.3)

Scroll to select Mowing Extent from the Lawn

Options menu. Press

Scroll to select Mowing Frequency.

Press

Scroll to select All Zones / By Zone. If By Zone

is selected scroll to select Zone. Press

Scroll to change Mowing Frequency.

The default frequency is Medium.

Scroll

to select Zones from the Lawn Options

menu.

Press .

Scroll to select Add / Remove / Edit. Press

Robomow Operation

4.3.3.1 Add

P If you are adding a Sub-Zone:

Sub-Zone 1 Set. Add another?

P If you are adding a Separated Zone:

If the selected area is too big for a single operation, Base Station Recommended will be displayed.

An additional Base Station (optional accessory) will allow multiple operations in larger separated zones.

4.3.3.2 Remove

S T O P

Press to select Sub-Zone

Press

to add Zone(s)

Press

to Remove Zone(s)

Scroll to select the zone to be removed.

Press

Select

to remove or scroll to to exit.

Press .

Press

to select By Distance.

Place Robomow in the Base Station. Press

Scroll to select the Area of the added Sub-

Zone. Press

Robomow will follow the Perimeter Wire. Press

S T O P

at Zone Entry when the mower is at

least 5 m (16 ft.) inside the added Sub-Zone.

Select

to exit or scroll to to add another

Sub-Zone. Press

Scroll to select Separated Zone. Press

Scroll to select the Area of the added

Separated Zone. Press

Select

to exit or scroll to to add another

Separated Zone. Press

Robomow S models

4.3.3.3 Edit

To edit the Main Zone:

Only the Area of the Main Zone can be changed.

To edit a Sub-Zone:

The Area and the Sub-Zone Entry can be changed.

P To change the Area of a Sub-Zone:

P Sub-Zone Entry

There are two methods to change the Sub-Zone Entry, using Update Distance or Learn Distance.

) Update Distance:

) Learn Distance:

Robomow will follow the Perimeter Wire.

Scroll to select the Sub-Zone you want to edit.

Press

Scroll to enter the Updated Distance. Press

Scroll to select the Edit. Press

Scroll to select the new area size. Press

update area.

Press

to select Area.

Scroll to select the new area size.

Press

to update Area.

Scroll to select Sub-Zone Entry.

Press

to select By Distance.

Press

to Update Distance.

Place Robomow in the Base Station. Scroll to

select Learn Distance Press

When Robomow passes the zone entry by about

5 m (16 ft.) – Press

S T O P

. Press to exit.

Robomow Operation

To edit a Separated Zone:

The following can be changed for a Separated Zone: Area, Edge Terminate and Base Station.

P To change the Area of a Separated Zone:

Edge Terminate indicates to Robomow how far to mow the edge before starting to mow the inner lawn.

P To change the Edge Terminate settings of a Separated Zone:

There are two methods of updating Edge Terminate:

Set Distance and Learn Distance.

) Set Distance:

) Learn Distance:

o Place Robomow facing the Perimeter Wire. Press .

Robomow will follow the Perimeter Wire.

o When Robomow has completed a full turn around the

Edge, press

S T O P

. Press to allow Robomow to

Learn the Distance.

If an additional Base Station has been added to a Separated Zone, Base Station has to be set to Yes.

P To change the Base Station setting of a Separated Zone:

Scroll to select Base Station. Press .

Scroll to select Edge Terminate. Press

Press

to select By Distance.

Press

to select Set Distance.

Scroll to enter a Distance. Press

Scroll to select Yes and No. Press

Yes = an additional Base Station.

Scroll to select Area. Press

Scroll to select the new area size. Press

Robomow S models

4.3.3.4 Using Sub-Zones as Remote Starting Points

There are cases when a Main Zone has two or more large parts connected by a passage, more than 2 meters wide, like a front and back yard.

In order to ensure proper coverage of all Main Zone parts in such cases, you may want the mower to occasionally start mowing at a specific point (other than the Base Station) along the perimeter wire. We call these points – Remote Starting Points.

Setting a Remote Starting Point can be done by defining (adding) a Sub-Zone at the desired place (see section 4.3.3.1).

Please note: during the Sub-Zone definition process you will be asked to specify the area of a newly added sub-zone. In case of a Remote Starting Point, this area should be the area of the remote part of the Main Zone. Reduce the Main Zone area setting accordingly (see section 4.3.3.3). See the example below.

This process actually defines the probability (or the frequency) of departures from each starting point (while for the Main Zone the Base Station itself is a starting point).

Example:

Let’s say your Main Zone is 1000m

. It includes a back yard (400m2), where the Base Station is installed, and a front yard (600m2).

In order to define a Remote Starting point for the front yard, follow the instructions for adding a Sub-Zone.

Once well inside the front yard, set the area of the newly added Sub-Zone to 600 and immediately reduce (see section 4.3.3.3) the area of the Main Zone to 400m

There is now a 40% probability for the mower to start from the Base Station to cover the back yard, and 60% probability to start from the Remote Starting point in favor of the front yard.

4.3.4 Islands

In case there is a large perimeter island (a swimming pool, a pond, a large flower bed, etc.) in a particular zone, it is recommended to set this setting to On. This will prevent the mower from following

the wire around such island, while returning to the Base Station.

Main Zone

At least

2 meters (6.5 ft.) wide

Remote Starting Point

Base Station

Scroll to select On/Off. Press .

Scroll to select required Zone. Press

Robomow Operation

4.3.5 Near Wire Follow

In the Main Zone, when Robomow completes its operation, or when the Home button instructs it to Go To Base, it drives itself to the Base Station. Robomow drives along the Perimeter Wire with a dynamic offset (not centered) to prevent wheel tracks along the same path. This return behavior can be turned off.

The offset Distance values range from 1 to 12. They represent different distances from the wire.

The higher the Distance setting, the smaller the probability of tracks along the perimeter.

4.3.6 SmartMow

P The unique SmartMow feature allows more efficient mowing

operation through the smooth and continuous turns when reaching lawn’s edge.

P When this feature is enabled for the first time in a particular

zone, it may require the mower to cross the lawn and “touch” the perimeter wire several times (to perform an initial calibration of the algorithm), before it will start performing smooth turns at lawn’s edge.

P Edge Overlap allows adjusting the degree of overlapping with

lawn’s edge, when performing the smooth and continuous turns in SmartMow mode.

P Increasing this value will cause a higher overlapping with lawn’s

edge (for better mowing results), but at some point may prevent the mower from performing a smooth turn.

Press to select On/Off.

Scroll to select All Zones / By Zone. If By Zone

is selected scroll to select Zone. Press

Scroll to select On/Off.

Scroll to set the Edge Overlap value. Press .

Press

to select Near Wire Follow from the

Lawn Options menu.

Press

to select On/Off.

Scroll to select All Zones / By Zone. If By Zone

is selected scroll to select Zone. Press

Scroll to select On/Off.

Off = Robomow will drive centered along the wire.

Scroll to set the maximum value for the Distance

Robomow drive from the edge. Press .

Scroll to select Distance Press

Robomow S models

4.3.7 TurboMow

P TurboMow feature allows faster and stronger mowing of high

grass during the first cut of the season.

P When a mower is operated for the first time, or if the Factory

Defaults (“Out of the Box” settings – see Section 3.3) are invoked, this feature is automatically set to ON to provide better mowing results already after the initial mowing cycle. At the end of the initial mowing cycle, the feature will be automatically disabled (set to Off).

P Current menu allows to activate TurboMow feature manually.

“Raise mowing height when activating the TurboMow mode.” User message will be displayed as soon as the feature is activated. At the end of the mowing cycle the feature will be automatically deactivated (set to Off).

P When the TurboMow feature is activated, the initial mowing cycle

will be longer and noisier than the following mowing cycles.

4.3.8 Program On/Off

P This menu enables or disables (pauses) Automatic Operation

either in the Main Zone, one of the Sub-Zones or in the entire lawn (‘All Zones’).

P When Program is set to Off in a particular zone, the mower will

skip the operation in that zone, but will continue to mow all the other zones. Important! Please note that the mower will mow the edge of the entire lawn anyway.

4.4 Mower Options

You may change several of Robomow’s default settings.

Use the Mower Options menu to select these options.

4.4.1 Child Lock

The Child Lock feature prevents accidental pressing of keys

(buttons), especially by children.

This feature is turned Off by default.

To turn this feature On, set Child Lock to On.

P When Child Lock is turned On, Keys Locked is displayed.

To temporarily release Keys Locked:

P Press

then .

The keys will re-lock after 30 min. without user intervention.

Press to select On/Off.

Scroll to select On/Off. Press

Press to select On/Off.

Scroll to select All Zones / By Zone. If By Zone

is selected scroll to select Zone. Press

Scroll to select On/Off.

Robomow Operation

4.4.2 Anti-Theft

The Anti-Theft feature alarms the surroundings in the event of unintended removal of the mower from its designated area.

By default Anti-Theft is turned Off. To turn the Anti-Theft On for the first time:

Tip: Select an easily memorized number. Write it down (Bottom of Chapter 8), and keep it in a safe place.

4.4.3 Rain Sensor

The Rain Sensor feature halts operation in rainy or highly humid weather.

This is recommended for the health of the lawn. However, mowing wet grass does not present any technical problem.

P To turn the Rain Sensor On or Off:

P To change the Sensitivity of the Rain Sensor:

P The current reading of the Rain Sensor is displayed. Robomow

detects rain when the Reading value is below the set Sensitivity value.The higher the Sensitivity setting, the more sensitive Robomow is to rain detection.

P Please note! It may take a few minutes before Robomow

detects rainy or humid conditions. This is done in order to avoid false-detections. As soon as the mower detects rain, it halts the current mowing operation and start searching for the Base Station. When the ‘Islands’ feature is set to On (see section

4.3.4), the mower will execute a special method of searching for the Base Station. As a result it may take the mower more time (up to 30-40 minutes) to arrive at the Base Station.

Press to select Anti-Theft from the Mower

Options menu.

Scroll to select On. Press

Scroll to set Pin Code. Press

after each

digit, to move to the next one.

Press to OK.

Reenter the same 4-digit PIN to confirm.

Press

to OK.

Press

to select Rain Sensor from the

Mower Options menu.

Press

to select On/Off.

Scroll to select On/Off. Press

Scroll to select Sensitivity. Press

Scroll to slide Sensitivity bar. Press

Robomow S models

4.4.4 Time And Date

Time And Date have already been set during the One-Time Setup.

They can be updated using the Time And Date option.

P To Set Time

P To change Time Format

P To Set Date

P To change Date Format

4.4.5 Language

P To change Language

Press to select Time and Date from the

Mower Options menu.

Press to select Set Time.

Scroll to set the Time. Press

to move to

next digit. Press to OK.

Scroll to select Time Format. Press

Scroll to select 12 HRS or 24 HRS. Press

Press

to select Set Date.

Press

to select Language from the Mower

Options menu.

Scroll to set the Date. Press

to move to

next digit. Press to OK.

Scroll to select Date Format. Press

Scroll to select dd/mm/yy or mm/dd/yy.

Press

Scroll to select Language. Press .

Robomow Operation

4.4.6 LCD Contrast

P To change LCD Contrast Level

4.4.7 Sound

Use the Sound option to turn all non-safety sounds off.

4.5 Manual Operation

Manual Operation is used when mowing the lawn at unscheduled times, or when the lawn has to be cleared of people and debris before the mowing starts.

To initiate Manual Operation when Robomow is at the Base Station:

To initiate Manual Operation in a Zone without a Base Station:

Note! When “Edge & Mow” operation mode is selected, the mower will mow the edge of the entire lawn before starting to mow inside the selected zone.

Press to select LCD Contrast from the

Mower Options menu.

Scroll to select desired contrast level. Press

Press

to select Sound from the Mower

Options menu.

Scroll to select On/Off. Press

Scroll to choose the operation mode (Edge +

Mow or Mow only). Press

Scroll to choose the Zone you want Robomow

to mow, Press

Scroll to choose the operation mode (Edge +

Mow or Mow only). Press

Scroll to choose the Zone you want Robomow

to mow (you can choose between Main and

Sub-Zone if exist). Press

Press

Place Robomow inside the lawn.

Using the Power Box

Chapter 5 Using the Power Box

5.1 Power Box Alerts

Alert Description

Docking Indicator is lit. Mower is in its Base Station.

Operating Indicator is lit. Mower is not in its Base Station.

Automatic Operation On/Off Indicator is lit.

Mowing schedule is Off.

No automatic operation allowed.

Wire Indicator – Flashes and Beeps

The Perimeter Wire is cut, disconnected, or too long. .

All Indicators Flash.

Mower did not return to the Base Station after 4 hours of departure. When the mower is detected at the Base Station, alerts will turn Off.

To turn alerts Off, Press the On/Off Button.

All Indicators Flash and Buzzer sounds for 10 seconds.

Anti-Theft option is set On, and the mower was removed from Base Station when it was not scheduled to operate.

To turn alerts Off, Press the On/Off Button.

5.2 To Turn Buzzer On/Off

P Press and hold the On/Off Button for 10 seconds.

o A short beep indicates On. o A flash indicates Off.

5.3 To Disable the Automatic Operation

This option is used to Disable the Automatic Operation of Robomow according to its predetermined settings.

Disabling the Automatic Operation does not prevent Manual Operation from the mower itself.

P Press and hold the Program On/Off Button for 2 seconds.

The “Mowing Schedule is Off” icon will be displayed:

) If Robomow is currently in the process of mowing:

o Robomow will complete the current mowing cycle. o After returning to the Base Station, Robomow will not go out for

its next scheduled operation.

P To Enable the Automatic Operation

) Press and hold the Program On/Off Button for 2 seconds.

Docking Indicator

Operating Indicator Wire Indicator

Automatic Oper.

On/Off Button

Charging

Chapter 6 Charging

Shock, injury, electrocution hazard!

Never use the Power Box or charge the Robomow in areas where extreme

dampness or wet contact is likely.

Never use a Power Box when the leads are damaged.

Use only the recommended Power Box for your Robomow.

Important: It is recommended to place the Power Box in a sheltered, dry

location. The Power Box should be well ventilated and avoid exposure to

direct sunlight or rain.

Do not pack the Power Box inside a plastic bag: it will over-heat.

At the end of each mowing session, Robomow will automatically recharge at the Base Station.

Charging time takes up to 2 hours, depending on conditions.

6.1 Charging During the Season

The Base Station is the primary charging source when Robomow is docking and will maintain the optimal battery charge while awaiting departure.

6.2 Charging Out of Season

During out of season months, such as winter, it is required to:

1. Fully charge the mower in one of the two following ways:

• In the Base Station.

• Directly from the Power Box (see below)

2. Remove the fuse from Robomow and store it in the designated cavity under the bumper door (see page VIII).

3. Store the mower at temperature higher than -10ºC.

Note! The Safety Switch should be in ‘On’ position during charging.

If the mower is stored for more than 3 months, it is required to recharge the battery every 3 months till the Battery indicator shows it is fully charged.

Power Box charging instructions:

P Remove Robomow from its Base Station.

P Remove the Base Station Head (Charging Adaptor) by lifting the front

lever up and pushing the Adaptor forward from behind the Base Station. (See Section 2.6.3).

P Unplug the 20 m (65 ft.) Extension Cable and the Perimeter Wire from the

Base Station Head.

P Place the cap at the end of the 20 m (65 ft.) Extension Cable and on the

exposed connector to protect it from rain and corrosion. Cover also the Perimeter Wire connector.

Robomow may

be re-charged

at Power Box

20 m (65 ft.)

Extension Cable

Robomow S models

P Disconnect the DC Cable coming from the Power Box to the 20 m. (65 ft.)

Extension Cable. Connect the DC Cable directly to the DC socket on the bottom side of the Base Station Head.

) Note: It is recommended (but not necessary) to charge the mower

using the 20 m. (65 ft.) Extension Cable. The Extension Cable provides better sealing of the Base Station Head during out-ofseason charging.

P Slide the Base Station Head pins into the front slot of Robomow.

P Charging will begin immediately, and the LCD will display:

P When the Battery is fully charged Ready message will be displayed

P Once the season starts, just place Robomow in its Base Station to begin

automatic operation as the season before.

IMPORTANT! Always charge your mower in a horizontal position. The mower

should be flat on the ground while connected to the Power supply.

Troubleshooting

Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

7.1 Text error-messages

Robomow continuously monitors its operation. It produces text messages to assist you in smoothly running it: text messages in case of an operational fault as well as text messages that prompt the user to perform a certain action.

P Usually, if the mower stops, a message is displayed. This display stays on for 15 minutes.

) If you arrive later than those 15 minutes, the display will be blank.

P To wake Robomow up and see the last text message displayed prior to stopping, press

The following table displays all fault message displays and their most common causes. The next table will give details and possible causes of other faults, that do not provide fault messages. If a fault cannot be dealt with using these tables, please call your service provider.

7.2 Error Messages And Corrective Actions

The list is alphabetical, by message text

Message

Displayed

Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action

Base Problem

- Robomow fails to enter the Base Station several times continuously.

- Adjust the Base Station position.

- Clean the contacts with a brush or piece of cloth.

Bumper Pressed

- Bumper is constantly being pressed.

- Move mower away from object that presses against the bumper.

Check Inactive

Time

- Too many Inactive Days and/or Hours have been set for your lawn area. Current settings will not be changed.

- Mowing Frequency is too high for current settings of Inactive Time. The Inactive Time settings will be set to defaults.

- Area setting is too high for current settings of Inactive Time. The Inactive Time settings will be set to defaults.

- Decrease the number of Inactive Days and/or the number of Inactive Hours to allow Robomow to complete mowing your lawn.

- Decrease Mowing Frequency (see Section 4.3.2.2)

- Decrease Area setting

Check Mow

Height

- Mowing motor has faced an over-current for too long as a result of high grass or an obstacle that is stuck or wrapped around the blade.

- Something is preventing a blade from rotating freely. Severe grass accumulation under the mowing deck; rope or similar object wrapped around mowing blade.

- CAUTION – Switch off the Safety Switch before checking the blades.

- Inspect blades for foreign material or debris preventing rotation.

- Clean out accumulated grass clippings using a wooden stick.

Check Power

- Power Box is not plugged properly into the main Power Box.

- Confirm Power Box is plugged into the main power plug socket.

- No power to plug socket or main power is shut off.

- Turn power on to the main plug socket.

- Check the mains supply using another appliance.

- The mower or Charging Station contacts are dirty.

- Clean the contacts with a brush or piece of cloth.

- Charging is not detected, although there is physical contact between the mower and the Base Station contacts.

- Confirm a good connection of the Power Box to the Base Station.

Robomow S models

Message

Displayed

Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action

Cross Outside

- The Perimeter Wire is too close to the edge.

- The lawn slope is too big.

- Robomow does not succeed to turn in place at the edge and it causes the mower to slip out of the area.

- Robomow has slipped out of the Perimeter Wire loop because of a sloping area or wet grass.

- Move the wire towards the inner side of the lawn.

- Do not include area with very steep slopes.

- Fill holes and pits in the ground.

- Increase the cutting height.

Drive Overheat

Cooling…

- The drive motors have been working under a severe load for too long.

- No need to do anything.

- Robomow will renew the operation automatically as soon as the drive motor will cool down.

Front Wheel

Problem

- The Front Wheel has left the ground for too long time during operation.

- If Robomow has driven onto an obstacle, raising the front end: Remove or exclude the object from the mowing area.

- If Robomow is being used on a slope too steep for safe mowing: Exclude this from the mowing area.

- If High grass is preventing the front wheel from fully riding on the ground: Raise the cutting height.

- If the ground contains large holes or indentations where the front wheel can drop into when passing across: Fill these areas with dirt and level off.

Handle Lifted

- The handle is lifted while trying to start the operation

- Push the carrying handle down back to its position to enable automatic operation.

Key Pressed

- One of the operating panel buttons is constantly pressed.

- Press

to confirm the message and to continue

operation. This message is displayed to inform only.

Keys Locked

- Child Lock feature has been activated.

- Press the

button and then press the button.

Child Lock can be deactivated under the Settings menu.

Mow Overheat

cooling…

- The mowing motor has been working under a severe load for too long of a time.

- No need for action – Robomow will renew automatically the operation, as the mowing motor will cool down.

No wire signal

- Power Box / Perimeter Switch is not turned on or not connected to the zone intended to mow.

- Power Box may need to be restarted

- The Perimeter Wire is not connected to the Base Station / Perimeter Switch.

- The Perimeter Wire is cut.

- Make sure the Base Station is connected to the mains supply.

- Disconnect the Power Box from the mains power and reconnect after 10 seconds.

- Check the Perimeter Switch is connected to the correct zone and is turned on.

- Check the connection of the Perimeter Wire to the Base Station / Perimeter Switch.

- Check for cut in the Perimeter Wire.

Rain detected

- The operation is delayed as Robomow detects rain.

- Robomow should resume operation 30 minutes after it stops to detect the rain.

- No need for action

- The message is displayed as long as rain/humid conditions are detected by Robomow. Mowing will restart automatically.

Raise Mowing

Height

- TurboMow mode has been activated.

- It is recommended to raise mowing height before starting the mower in TurboMow mode. Refer to sections

3.1 and 4.3.7 in the User Manual.

Troubleshooting

Message

Displayed

Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action

Recharge battery

- The maximum operating time has been reached (displayed in non-Base Station zone).

- Mower is searching for the Base Station but the battery voltage is too low to continue the searching process.

- Connect the charger to the mower or place it in the Base Station for charging.

- Drive the mower manually using the remote control or carry it by hand for charging in the Base Station.

Start elsewhere

- Drive wheel motors have been working under a severe load during automatic or manual operation.

- Check to insure the mower is not stuck, allowing the drive wheels to slip.

- Check the ground around the mower for holes or indentations. Fill with dirt and level off.

- Check if the drive wheels are free to rotate and nothing blocks them.

- Remove the mower away from this particular location and restart operation.

Start inside

- Automatic operation is initiated while the robot is placed out of the Perimeter Wire loop.

- Place the mower inside the lawn and press the button.

- Swap wires in the plot connector.

Stuck in place

- Robomow got stuck in place. It cannot continue driving.

- Check the ground for holes or indentations, where the mower has stopped and fill it with dirt and level off – especially in the area close to the perimeter, where the Robomow turns in place.

- Robomow has difficulty to turn in place because the front wheel is blocked by a hole or indentation. It caused the mower to turn in place without detecting wire or bumper.

- Verify that the area is not too steep.

- Work mainly in dry conditions.

- Check if the Perimeter Wire is not too close to the edge – move if required.

- Verify that the mowing deck is not set too low.

Sub-Zone X

Problem

- Sub-Zone 1/2/3/4 entry problem.

- The mower either fails to leave / bypass the Base Station on its way to the Sub-Zone, or fails to enter the Sub-Zone.

- The mower will try to reach the Sub-Zone every two hours. If the mower fails to reach the SubZone within three attempts, it will stay in the Base Station until the end of current mowing cycle. It will not skip to the next Sub-Zone (if there are any), if it fails to reach the current one.

- Try to start manual mowing (refer to section 4.5 – Manual Operation). Check if something disturbs mower’s driving backwards and/or bypassing the Base Station. Confirm the mower drives along the perimeter wire and doesn’t fall off the lawn’s edge, when it departs from the Base Station.

- Confirm that the mower is able to follow the perimeter wire along the narrow pass until it reaches the SubZone. Refer to section 2.2.2 for instructions on how to set a narrow pass properly.

Switch off

before lifting

- The user carries Robomow manually while the

Safety Switch is On.

- Switch Off the Safety Switch before carrying Robomow.

Waiting for

Signal…

- Robomow has stopped the operation: it does not detect a signal.

- Check the power to the Power Box.

- It may be an electrical power interruption. There is no need to do anything. Robomow will renew operation as soon as power is back.

- תועמשמשיםא,ךרוצןיאםא –

Robomow S models

7.3 Other Problems

Problem

Encountered

Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action

Poor quality of

mowing

- Dull blade

- Switch between the two blades to use the sharp side, which was not used yet.

- Replace blades.

- Grass is too high in relation to the set cutting height.

- It is recommended to cut less than 1/3 of the green part of the grass.

- Set the cutting height to a higher position and then successively lower.

- If it is the fast growing season – use Robomow more frequently to maintain the lawn (see Section 4.3.2 – Mowing Extent).

- Grass is wet.

- Accumulation of grass clippings around the blade.

- For best cut, operate Robomow when the grass is dry. It is recommended not to mow in the early morning hours.

- Switch off the Safety Switch and use heavy gloves to clean and remove the grass clippings.

Mower doesn’t

find the Base

Station or the

mower acquires

adjacent wire while

following the wire

in Near Wire Follow

mode

- There is a Perimeter Island / Obstacle or Narrow Passage that prevents the mower to complete its drive towards the Base Station in Near Wire Follow mode.

- Reduce the Near Wire Follow Distance in the menu from the default 7.

Mower does not

dock properly

and sometimes misses the Base Station contacts

- Height differences between the lawn and the Base Station surface.

- Fill some ground to flat the lawn with the Base Station to allow smooth entrance to the station.

- Wire underneath the Base Station is not tight and placed in the middle of the Station.

- Confirm the wire underneath the Base Station is straight tighten and centered below the Base Station.

- Base Station is setup on a side slope. - Move the Base Station to a relatively level ground.

- The Base Station is placed too close to the corner of the lawn

- Move the Base Station to minimum 3 meters after a corner.

Mower doesn’t

depart from the

Base Station for a

long time

- There are several possible reasons for a non-departure, including inactive times, rain detection, etc.

- Press and hold ‘UP Arrow’ button for 1 second while the mower is in the Base Station. The non-depart reason code will be displayed for 3 seconds. Refer to Section 7.3.1 for detailed description of non-depart codes.

Uneven mowing

results

- Robomow does not complete mowing at the min. time, due to inactive time during the Mowing Cycle.

- Minimize the Inactive Time windows to allow Robomow to complete the Mowing Cycle faster and to achieve an even mowing result.

- Grass is growing very fast.

- If it is the fast growing season – reduce the time between mowing cycles (refer to Section 4.3.2.2 – Mowing Frequency).

- Lawn shape is complicated (Narrow Passages, obstacle and islands).

- In complicated lawns the mower takes more time on the lawn to achieve better mowing results. Increase the Mowing Hours (%) (refer to Section 4.3.2.1).

- The mowed area is smaller than the actual lawn area.

- Increase the zone area (refer to Section 4.3.3 Edit an

existing Zone).

Robomow

operates at the

wrong time.

- The Inactive Time data (days and Hours) are incorrect.

- Verify that the time in the mower is set correctly.

- Set the time (refer to Section 4.4.4 Time and Date).

- Reset the Inactive Time (refer to Section 4.3.1 Set Inactive Operating Time(s)).

Troubleshooting

Problem

Encountered

Probable Cause/Event Corrective/User Action

Robomow

operates during

rain

- Rain Sensor is disabled or its sensitivity is set too low

- Enable the Rain Sensor and adjust its sensitivity if required (Refer to Section 4.4.3).

- The Islands feature is set to On. In this case the mower is searching for the base by moving around the lawn. This special search method takes more time, and may create an impression that the mower is still mowing, while in fact it is already searching for the Base Station.

- No special action is required. For more information about the Islands On/Off feature refer to Section 4.3.4.

Cut wire indicator

is flashing on

Power Box

- Cable is disconnected or damaged between Power Box and the Base Station.

- Confirm cable is plugged in and wire leads are firmly attached.

- Perimeter Wire is cut.

- Walk along Perimeter Wire. Look for cuts or breaks in the wire. Repair with Robomow wire splice connectors.

Poor connection

indicator is

flashing on Power

Box

- Poor connections - Check and repair all loose/poor or corroded connections.

- Twisted cables, or a screw terminal, insulated with insulation tape is not a satisfactory splice. Soil moisture causes the conductors to oxidize after a while. This may results in broken circuit.

- Use the connectors supplied in the box. They are waterproof and give a reliable electrical connection.

Robomow

is noisy and

vibrates

- Damaged or unbalanced blade

- Check if the lawn is free from branches, stones or other objects that can damage a blade before operating the Robomow.

- Replace the blade

LCD display

is in a foreign

language.

- The language setting was changed or not correctly set.

- Press the CANCEL + DOWN buttons for more than 3

seconds. This is a shortcut to the Language menu. Change the language.

Mowing or

charging times

are shorter than

usual.

- This behavior is normal at low temperatures (below 15 ºC (59 ºF)).

- No action is required.

Robomow S models

11 Automatic operation is disabled by Program On/Off menu Enable automatic operation through Program On/Off menu (see

Section 4.3.8).

12 Automatic operation is put on pause by the Power Box Enable automatic operation on the Power Box (see Section 5.3).

13 All week days are set as inactive days Validate Inactive Time settings (see Section 4.3.1)

14 The mower is being charged directly by the Power Box (via the

charging adaptor)

Disconnect the mower from the charging adapter (see Section 6.2). Put the mower in the Base Station.

15 Battery cells are being balanced in special charging mode None. Wait for the end of current charging cycle. May take longer

than usual.

16 The mower is in the Base Station, but there is no charging

voltage supply

Inspect Power Box’s connection to the Base Station. Confirm that nothing is blocking the charging pins.

17 Low ambient temperature None. The mower will automatically depart when it gets warmer.

18 Sub-Zone entry problem. The mower was unable to enter one of

the Sub-Zones

Refer to “Sub-Zone X Problem“ message in Section 7.2.

7.3.1 Description of Non-Depart Codes

00 None. Automatic departure is working properly None. Wait for the end of current charging cycle.

01 Mower’s battery is not yet in the required state for automatic

departure

None. Wait for the end of current charging cycle. May take longer than usual.

02 Inactive Time is activated. No automatic departure during

Inactive Time

None. Validate Inactive Time settings (see Section 4.3.1).

03 Mowing cycle is completed. Waiting for the next scheduled

operation

None.

04 Humid conditions or rain were detected during last 30 minutes None. If the rain has stopped, wait at least for another 30 minutes.

If there was no rain at all, consider adjusting rain sensor’s sensitivity (see Section 4.4.3) or call Robomow Hotline.

05 The mower is switched off Switch on the Safety Switch.

07 User response (interaction) is required in order to continue

current operation

Acknowledge the message on the screen.

08 Multiple consecutive mowing operations were shorter than

expected. Usually accompanied by “Mowing or charging times are shorter than usual” user message (see Section 7.2)

Inspect mower’s blade and drive wheels.

Battery run-time may be too short.

09 One-Time setup is running One-Time setup should be completed before the automatic

operation can start.

Specifications

Chapter 8 Specifications

Max Lawn Size

RS615/625/635: 1500m2 / 2500m2 / 3500m2 (16000 / 27000 / 37500 ft2).

Dimensions

73.5 cm (L) x 66 cm (W) x 31 cm (H) / (29” L x 26” W x 12.2” H).

Weight

20 kg (44 lb.) Including batteries.

Noise level

ECO Mode: 66 dB

Hi Power: 72 dB Measured (Guaranteed – 74 dB).

The noise at the operator’s ears less than 70 dBA.

Mowing Width

56 cm Cutting Width – 2 Blades of 28 cm (22”).

Mowing Height

20-80 mm (0.8”-3”).

Mowing Motors

DC Brush for RS615. DC Brushless for RS625/635

Blade Motor RPM

4000 rpm (ECO Mode – 3300 rpm).

Batteries and Charging (RS635 model)

26V Lithium Iron-Phosphate Battery (LiFePO4) 6Ah Charging Time – Max. 2 hours.

Anti-Theft Code

Write down your 4-digit Anti-Theft code.

Return here, if you ever forget the code.

____ ____ ____ ____

Robomow Serial Number

_______________________

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Maintenance and Storage

Chapter 9 Maintenance and Storage

9.1 Maintenance of the Mowing Deck

Robomow is a dedicated mulching mower. It may accumulate clippings under the mowing deck, particularly when mowing wet or damp grass.

Warning

Severe injury hazard!

Always turn the Safety Switch off before lifting the mower.

Blades are very sharp. They can cause severe cuts or lacerations.

Always wear heavy work gloves when working with or around the blades.

NEVER, use a damaged or a broken blade. Use only sharp blades.

P Inspect the underside of the mower once a month. Clean if necessary.

P Carefully scrape the collected grass debris from under the mowing deck.

Most grass accumulation can be removed using a small wooden stick or similar object.

You may remove the blades to gain better access to the mowing chambers.

IMPORTANT Do not place the mower upside down.

Instead, lean the mower against a surface to gain access to the mowing deck area.

IMPORTANT NEVER use a water hose or any type of liquid to clean

the underside of the mower. Liquids can damage components.

Use only damp or wet cloth to wipe the surface clean after scraping.

Robomow S models

9.2 Maintenance of the Blades

P Examine the cutting blades for damage once a month.

P Use only sharp blades. Replace any damaged blades.

P Replace blades according to the table below, or more often if they are

severely dulled.

Lawn Size Instructions

Less than 1000 m2

(11000 ft2)

At the end of the season, swap the blades, placing the left blade on the right motor, and the right blade on the left motor. Every other year, replace the blades.

More than 1000 m

(11000 ft2)

During the middle of the season, swap the blades, placing the left blade on the right motor, and the right blade on the left motor. At the end of the year, replace the blades.

P To remove the blades:

) Insert the clamp side of the Blade Removal Tool into the open slits

beside the locking tabs on either side of the blade.

) Turn the Blade Removal Tool slightly so that the clamp resides on

top of the locking tabs on either side.

) Squeeze the handle of the Blade Removal Tool. The locking tabs

on each side of the blade will be pressed (1).

) Pull blade assembly off, away from mower (2).

) When reinstalling the blade, line up the mating splines and push

until a firm click is heard, indicating a proper seating of the blade onto the shaft.

CAUTION! ALWAYS TURN THE SAFETY SWITCH OFF BEFORE

SERVICING BLADES!

IMPORTANT IT is recommended to replace both blades together

for best performance, and not a single blade. Blades’ sharpening is not

allowed, since it may create imbalance.

Maintenance and Storage

9.3 Disposing the Old Battery Pack

IMPORTANT Do not place used batteries in your household trash.

The battery must be collected, recycled, or disposed of in an environmentally

sound manner. Return the old power pack to an approved battery recycler.

9.4 Splicing the Perimeter Wire

If the Perimeter Wire needs to be spliced: Use the connectors supplied in Robomow’s box. It is waterproof and gives a reliable electrical connection.

IMPORTANT Before slicing the Perimeter Wire disconnect Power Box

from plug socket.

P Insert both wire ends to the left-most and right-most positions on the

connector.

P Confirm that the wires are fully inserted into the connector.

P Use a pair of pliers to press down the button on top of the connector. The

button should be fully pressed, without damaging the connector.

IMPORTANT Neither Twisted cables, nor a screw terminal insulated

with insulation tape are a satisfactory splice.

Soil moisture will cause such conductors to oxidize which will later lead to a

broken circuit.

9.5 Maintenance of the Base Station Area

P Keep the Base Station entrance and area clean of leaves, sticks, twigs or

any other debris that usually accumulate in such areas.

P NEVER allow a sprinkler to spray water directly on the Base Station.

P Be careful when trimming around the Base Station with a powered weed

trimmer as damage to the Extension Cable may occur.

P In the event of damage to any part of the Extension Cable, stop use of the

Mower and Base Station, disconnect Extension Cable and replace it.

9.6 Storing the Mower during Winter

P Follow the instructions in Section 6.2 (Charging Out of Season).

9.7 Winter Service

P To allow better maintenance and to keep Robomow in a good condition,

it is recommended to bring your Robomow to a certified Robomow dealer for service prior to winter storage.

P Winter Service includes operations like cleaning mower’s parts and

mowing deck, checking for worn parts (such as blades, drive wheels and other moving parts) and replacing them if required, testing mower’s functions and safety components, checking the battery, and uploading a latest software version, possibly including newly added features.

Accessories

Chapter 10 Accessories

Blade Set

Keep a spare blade set on hand. Sharp blades are important for safety and good cutting performance.

Battery

To replace the existing battery and refresh cutting capacity.

Perimeter Wire

For larger lawns or additional zones.

Peg Pack (50)

For larger lawns or additional zones.

Wire Repair Connectors Used for repairing or splicing wires (as needed).

Plot Connectors

Used for connecting the completed Perimeter Wire set-up to the perimeter switch or Base Station.

Base Station and Power Box

Used for enabling multiple mowing cycles in a Separated Zone.

Remote Control

Used to Manually drive and mow anywhere. Includes a Safety function to prevent accidental use.

Perimeter Switch

For zones that are not connected to the Base Station.

Batteries Pack for Perimeter Switch

Preferable for areas where electricity is not available or not close enough to the Perimeter Switch.

GSM Module*

Enables remote alerts through the Robomow App.

(*) Not available in all markets

Tips for maintaining your lawn

Robomow®- Lawn care has never been so easy

Best time to mow

Mow your lawn when the grass is dry. This prevents the clippings from clumping and leaving piles on the lawn.

Mow it late in the day rather than during the heat of the day.

Mowing frequency

Mow often in order to produce short, small clippings. During the active growing season the mowing frequency should be increased to once every 3-5 days, before the grass is too long. Short clippings decompose quickly and will not cover the grass surface. If the grass gets too high, raise the cutting height, mow, and then gradually lower it over several mowings.

Cutting Height

Follow the “1/3 rule:” mow no more than 1/3 of the length of the grass. Proper mowing will produce short clippings that will not cover up the grass surface. You may have to cut the lawn more frequently, or double cut, when the lawn is growing fast, such as in the spring.

Grasscycling

Grasscycling reduces the amount of water needed by lawns since the clippings consist for about 80 – 85% of water. It also slows evaporation at the soil surface, and conserves water. Most lawns need less water when Grasscycling.

Watering

Water your lawn between 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. in the morning, so water has time to soak into the soil before the heat of the sun causes evaporation.

Your lawn needs 1 to 1-1/2” (3-4cm) of water weekly. Deep watering allows grass to develop a deep root system, enabling the lawn to resist disease and drought.

Do not over water

Too much water is not only wasteful but can also increase turf growth, which requires more frequent mowing. Let the soil partially dry out between watering. Water when the top two inches of soil have dried out. Use an object such as a screwdriver to probe your soil and measure the depth of the moisture.

Fertilization

Grasscycling reduces the amount of lawn fertilizer needed because the clippings provide about 1/4 of a lawn’s annual needs.

Blades

Keep your mower blades sharp. Sharp blades provide a clean, safe and efficient cut. Dull mower blades will tear and shred the tips of the grass, which can provide an entry point for disease organisms and weaken the grass plant. It is recommended to replace both Robomow blades once a year.

Thatch

Clippings and thatch are simply not connected. As mentioned previously, grass clippings are approximately 80-85 percent water with only small amounts of lignin, and decompose rapidly.

When we stop and think about it, golf courses, sports fields, and parks have been mowing grass for years and recycling with no grass catchers.

A small amount of thatch (approximately 1/2 inch) is actually beneficial to a lawn. Grass clippings protect your lawn’s root system from heat and water loss.

Chapter 11 Tips for maintaining your lawn

Warranty Card

Robomow S models

S Series Limited Warranty

Friendly Robotics warrants to the original purchaser that the S series ‘Product’ is free from defects in materials and workmanship when used under normal residential* purposes for a period of three years** (on RS models purchased in Europe), two years (on MS models purchased in Europe) or one year (on any models purchased in the US), one year on the batteries, beginning from the date of purchase. Product accessories, including replacement parts are warranted for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase. This warranty provides for the cost of parts and labor to repair covered defects when performed by an authorized Friendly Robotics service and warranty facility. A valid proof of purchase is required for warranty repairs.

The limited warranty does not cover transportation costs of any kind. The owner bears all responsibility for transportation costs to an authorized Friendly Robotics service and warranty facility.

*Normal residential purposes is defined as use of the product on the same lot as your primary home. Use at more than one location is considered commercial use, and this warranty would not apply.

**3rd year warranty upon registration within 90 days from first operation, covering labour and parts only.

Items and Conditions Not Covered

This express warranty does not cover the following:

• Cost of regular maintenance service parts or procedures, such as blades or blade sharpening.

• Any product or part that has been altered, misused, abused or requires replacement or repair due to accidents or lack of

proper maintenance.

• Normal wear and tear, including fading of paint or plastic parts.

• Cost of installation or reinstallation, removal of installation or any costs or damages associated with improper installation or

use of product.

• Any product that has been opened, repaired, modified or altered by anyone other than a Friendly Robotics authorized repair facility.

• Repairs necessary due to improper battery care and/or improper charging process such as charging in wet conditions, electrical supply irregularities, or failure to properly prepare the mower or battery prior to any period of non-use.

• Repairs necessary due to water damage, other than incidental rain exposure, repairs due to lighting or other acts of God.

Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Service

Should you feel your Friendly Robotics product contains a defect in materials or workmanship, contact the retailer who sold you the product.

Owner Responsibilities

You must maintain and care for your Friendly Robotics product by following the maintenance and care procedures described in the owner/operator manual. Routine maintenance, whether performed by a service provider or by you, is at your expense.

General Conditions

Repair by an authorized Friendly Robotics service and warranty repair facility is your sole remedy under this warranty. There is no other express or implied warranty. All implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for use are limited to the duration of this express warranty. Friendly Robotics is not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use of the Friendly Robotics Product covered by this warranty, including any cost or expense of providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use pending completion of repairs under this warranty. Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

Always follow the safety instructions specified in this Manual

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Robomow S models

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